Which is cheaper, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $795 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a $345 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

The Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

Which has a longer power reserve, the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 or the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic.

What movement does the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 run compared to the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006vsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MSRP $795

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Fleuss 40 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

Fleuss 40 Automatic150m

MSRP

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

Flat

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Ivory

Coral

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$795

$450

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What people say

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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